Certain Model Year 2006 Ski-Doo REV, RT, and RF Snowmobiles
CPSC Recall #06-521 — January 4, 2006
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 06-521 |
| Recall Date | January 4, 2006 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 10,400 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Quebec. |
Where It Was Sold
| Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from June 7 |
| 2005 through November 9 |
| 2005 for between $4 |
| 000 and $12 |
| 300. |
Product
Certain Model Year 2006 Ski-Doo REV, RT, and RF Snowmobiles
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Quebec., is voluntarily recalling about 10,400 Model Year 2006 Ski-Doo REV, RT, and RF Snowmobiles. The steering columns on these snowmobiles could have a missing weld, which could allow a steering component to become loose. This could lead to a loss of control or possible collision causing serious injury or even death.Product: Certain Model Year 2006 Ski-Doo REV, RT, and RF SnowmobilesUnits: About 10,400Manufacturer: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Quebec.Hazard: The steering columns on these snowmobiles could have a missing weld, which could allow a steering component to become loose. This could lead to a loss of control or possible collision causing serious injury or even death.Incidents/Injuries: No injuries or incidents have been reported.Description: The recall involves certain Ski-Doo Model Year 2006 snowmobiles. The platforms involved are the REV, RT, and RF. For a complete list of model numbers and serial numbers affected by this recall please log onto www.ski-doo.com. Check the owner's manual for the location of the model number and serial number. Most are located on the tunnel.YearModelPackageModel Number2006MX ZAdrenaline000BD6A00000BD6B00 000BD6C00 000BD6D00 000BD6E00 000BD6F00 000BE6A00 000BE6B00 000BE6C00 000BE6D00 000BE6E00 000BE6F00 000BF6A00 000BF6B00 000BF6C00 000BF6D00 000BL6A00 000BL6B00 000BL6C00 000BL6D00 000BL6E00 000BL6F002006MX ZTrail000BH6A00 000BH6B00 000BH6C002006MX ZFan000BP6A00 000BR6A00 000BR6B002006MX ZRenegade000BU6A00 000BU6B00 000BU6C00 000BU6D00 000BX6A00 000BX6B00 000BX6C00 000BX6D002006SummitHighmark000CD6A00 000CD6B00 000CE6A00 000CE6B00 000CE6C002006SummitAdrenaline000CJ6A00 000CJ6B00 000CJ6C00 000CK6A00 000CK6B00 000CL6A00 000CL6B00 000CL6C002006SummitFan000CM6A00 000CM6B002006GSXLtd000DA6A00 000DA6B00 000DD6A00 000DD6B002006GSXSport000DC6A00 000DC6B00 000DE6A00 000DE6B002006GSXFan000DF6A00 000DG6A002006GTXLtd000EA6A00 000EA6C00 000EH6A002006GTXSport000ED6A00 000ED6B00 000ED6C00 000EJ6A00 000EJ6B00 000EJ6C002006GTXFan000EL6A00 000EL6B00 000EL6C00 000EM6A00 000EM6B00 000EM6C002006ExpeditionSport000EN6A00 000EN6B002006SkandicTundra000GA6A00 000GA6B00 000GA6C002006FreestyleFreestyle000GB6A00 000GB6B00 000GB6D00 000GB6E00 000GB6F00Sold by: Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from June 7, 2005 through November 9, 2005 for between $4,000 and $12,300.What to Do: Registered owners of affected models have been sent direct notice of this recall. Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can call Bombardier Customer Service Department at (888) 638-5397 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ski-doo.com.
Hazard
The steering columns on these snowmobiles could have a missing weld, which could allow a steering component to become loose. This could lead to a loss of control or possible collision causing serious injury or even death.
Incidents & Injuries
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Registered owners of affected models have been sent direct notice of this recall. Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.